Goal‑galore opens KKD as Jong Ajax and De Graafschap suffer heavy losses

Under the floodlights of De Toekomst, the Monday night spectacle erupted as Jong Ajax opened the Keuken Kampioen Divisie with a frantic 4‑6 loss to FC Emmen, two goals already finding the net within the first three minutes in a match that set the tone for the opening round.

Update: 3min notes that the Monday fixtures in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie delivered the promised spectacle. The encounters took place at De Toekomst in Amsterdam and at De Vijverberg in Doetinchem. The match was recorded as Jong Ajax-FC Emmen in the league’s fixture list.

Ajax‑Emmen thriller at De Toekomst

Within the first minute, the Amsterdamse talents seized the lead as Dies Janse, returning from injury, found the net. Summer signing Diego Pugno added his first Dutch goal shortly after, only to see Freddy Quispel equalise less than two minutes later. Emre Ünüvar restored Ajax’s advantage in the 19th minute with a precise finish after dazzling Emmen defenders. Pugno doubled his tally a few minutes later, capitalising on defensive confusion inside Emmen’s box.

Before the break, Emmen rallied to 3‑3 through goals from Jack Cooper‑Love and Nelson Amadin. In the second half, Quispel struck again, while Cooper‑Love completed a hat‑trick, converting a penalty and a swift counter‑attack. Ünüvar also added his second of the evening, sealing the final 4‑6 scoreline.

Ten goals at De Toekomst as De Graafschap falls, Vitesse wins

The defeat left Jong Ajax winless after the opening round of the KKD. Emmen, with six points from two matches, claimed the top spot in the table.

De Graafschap humbled by Jong AZ

De Graafschap hoped to avenge last week’s draw with Helmond Sport in their first home game of the season. Eleven minutes in, Julian Oerip gave the Alkmaar side an early lead at De Vijverberg. Donny Warmerdam equalised after thirty minutes, restoring parity for the Superboeren. In the second half, Jong AZ surged, scoring four times, including two late strikes by Ayoub Oufkir, who had netted for AZ against FC Utrecht two days earlier. Bjorn van Zijl’s 84th‑minute goal proved insufficient as De Graafschap fell 2‑5, still awaiting their first victory of the campaign.

Nadat Vitesse opened the season with a draw against RKC Waalwijk, coach Rüdiger Rehm sought revenge. The Arnhemmers travelled to Jong Utrecht and secured a win, with Naoufal Bannis scoring twice. Vitesse’s victory lifted them to four points from two games, placing them fourth in the KKD.

Monday’s goal‑fest highlighted the attacking intent of the Keuken Kampioen Divisie and set an early benchmark for the season. With Jong Ajax, De Graafschap and Vitesse all featuring prominently, the opening round promises an exciting campaign for Dutch football.